KnowraIncision and drainageLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Incision and drainage, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 1Related 4Compared with 1Staphylococcus aureusRelated: Drainage is often essential for an S. aureus skin abscess, alongside decisions about antibiotics.Peritonsillar abscessBroader topic: It is a common procedure for evacuating a peritonsillar abscess.AbscessRelated: Many accessible abscesses require physical drainage because antibiotics alone may not clear the cavity.Skin infectionRelated: Draining a bacterial abscess may be necessary in addition to other treatment.Staphylococcal infectionRelated: Drainage is often central to treating a staphylococcal skin abscess.Herpetic whitlowCompared with: Cutting into whitlow blisters is generally avoided because it can worsen infection or spread HSV.